Funerary mask

Date created
AD 900–1470 (Late Intermediate Period)
Culture/People
probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Presenter/funding source
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928
Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in London, England, using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place
Peru
See related items
Chimú (archaeological culture)
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
13/1593
Barcode
131593.000
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Object Name
Funerary mask
Media/Materials
Gold
Techniques
Hammered, repoussé
Dimensions
18.50 x 16 x 25 cm
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws621ef89cd-a758-4475-b347-6115f1888118
Record ID
NMAI_141116